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Difference between the 2nd and 3rd amended PC plan of re-organization in cash to be contributed to the Trust by PPG which has been established as a reserve for asbestos-related claims that will not be channeled to the Trust.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount of loss contingency liability.

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The amount of loss pertaining to the specified contingency that was charged against earnings in the period, including the effects of revisions in previously reported estimates.

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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Asbestos Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2009
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			50.00%
Asbestos Issue
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period		$ 12
Other Reserves				$ 162
Loss Contingency, Income	$ 133
Loss Contingency Accrual	$ 54		$ 52